DEAR JOHN…
Republican State Senator John Waterman of Shelburn is announcing his third-rate, (uh third-party) bid for Governor. I can’t say I’m too familiar with Waterman except for the fact that he reminds me of a character from “SOAP” especially with his sideburns and jackets.
I do want to offer him this little bit of advice. Waterman has reportedly chosen Glenna Jehl of Ft. Wayne to be his running mate. If my memory serves me correctly, Jehl was the campaign manager for Matt “May be going to jail” Kelty.
In fact, Jehl and her husband loaned Kelty the cash which was the basis for his nine-count indictment. If pciking Jehl as his Lt. Gov was his first act, what else could we expect from this guy should he get elected Governor?
If anything, he should have picked a running mate who owns a clothing store or has a pair of clippers.
June 12th, 2008 at 10:46 am
Would it be more appropriate to say 4th party, since Andy Horning is running on the LP ticket?
June 12th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
When John Waterman attempts to speak, people cringe. It only goes to show how far John Price, Waterman’s backer, will stoop to further his personal political agenda.
June 12th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Challenges to the status low don’t happen in a vacuum. Might failed leadership (cowardly spectacle of NO OPEN floor discussions on property tax repeal, summer “study” sessions, sound-bite gimmicks like 1/2/3, the misspelling of relief as “I-N-C-R-E-A-S-E” which is an old Washington DeCeit trick, misplaced / diverted attention from shirked oversight of the state & DLGF) and cradle to grave socialism in the form of things like all day kindergarten; might that be part of the problem (a la John McCain at the national level).
We need Constitutionally reconciled government- NOW! We don’t need government that’s reconciled to lobbyists at the abuse & expense of taxpayers and someone has to lead (assume the parental role) at the state level.
Since the primary, I’ve heard TOO MANY conservatives say they will either vote for JLT or not vote at all in the Governor’s race. I see that as a problem.
Tangentially, Abdul’s idea of a 3% transaction tax in Marion County is an excellent idea worth exploring & could be a model for the state(s). However, any concern that the “… land gets some services,” as a rationale to support some level of property taxes is misplaced- people use or benefit from services, not land, a fact which does not support a flawed, highly subjective and opaque methodology like the assessment system. “Get rid of it,” is the suggestion of a very capable economist, Dr. Bill Styring.
June 12th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
I have a shadow box frame which contains a pile of fake s**t and, a can of Shinola. There is a brass plate attached, with the Latin inscription “Quod Sciam”–Translation: “As far as I know”.
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All that I know is that neither; Mitchpoleon nor JLT could discern the difference between dog mess and chocolate pudding in a taste test.
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Maybe its time to elect someone who knows the difference between the two but, doesn’t waste time with Shinola, while it’s raining S**T!
June 12th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Abdul-
Did he make any mention about how many signatures he has? I think he needs 30k by teh end of the month…that is going to be a lot…in 20 days with no organization…
June 12th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
I’m not too comfortable with the idea Waterman because of John Price. While I appreciate some of the work that Price has done on the property tax front (especially the document to request a refund) I believe John Price would love for us to have some of our personal freedoms snatched from us.
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I think he’d rather women like myself never had a right to practice female dominance, for instance. I don’t think Price thinks a woman should ever have the right to choose an abortion, give gays the right to declare themselves married, or be anything except a right wing Christian born again.
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His very out there support of Waterman scares me about Waterman
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If you guys want conservatism, rule of law, AND a dedicated christian in office…vote for Andy Horning. Andy won’t judge you if you don’t go to church, nor will he push his religion down the throats of Hoosiers. He won’t because his job description as the state’s top executive is to govern the government.
June 12th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
Melyssa: I don’t need a Christian in office It’s not a requirement. I am one, and dont’ base my vote on that fact.
Dave: you had me until you equated all-day kindergarten with socialism. Knock it off, huh?
John Price is a capable lawyer who’s right of Atilla the Hun on most issues, Melyssa. When you start mixing personal religious beliefs with governance, mischief usually follows.
But…get that tax rally rogether, Melyssa, and I’ll be there. I still think it’d be a hoot to picket the Geist home of our governor. Crowded (the roads are a bear…narrow, no parking) but effective.
June 12th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Breakfast at Bart’s was a huge success. I organized it, but I can’t say it was my idea. Bart wouldn’t come out of his house to talk to the very people his commercials said he “banded with”. It made all the papers that Bart ignored the taxpayers.
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I don’t think Mitch Daniels would ignore us though. I think he would talk with us. But I don’t think he would show us the numbers of why he claims we cannot eliminate property tax.
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And regarding the Christians, well anybody ought to get to believe anything they want including the Christians.
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They just need to honor my right to believe anything I want to believe and keep their religion out of my government.
June 12th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Ok, I am going to pull a Wilson and change the topic. This is site is one of the few left that lets you voice an opinion without having to be registered up the gazoo. (Thank you, Abdul)
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I just wanted to say after watching all the flooding here in Indiana and the other midwestern states, I am very impressed with these hard working citizens who didn’t sit and wait for someone from the government to come in and fix things, but rolled up their sleeves and started to do for themselves.
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Yes, they DO deserve help, and I hope it isn’t the same FEMA that shows up at the table as the one that did in New Orleans, but I am amazed at these people and have gladly opened my wallet.
June 12th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
If anyone in this country is waiting on FEMA for anything, they’re in for a long wait.
There isn’t a more effed up organization in government. George Bush has sent political hacks there for 7.5 yrs., and we’re paying the price.
“You’re doing a good job here Brownie.”
June 12th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
Here is a thought…if he somehow does get on the ballot, since he comes from Sullivan County, which may be the most dixiecrat county in the state…there is a chance that he would actually hurt JLT more than Mitch, b/c the only votes he would likely get are going to be from those small southern indiana dixiecrat counties…
June 12th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Hey, good.
That’s what WILL cost Mitchpoleon the election. That, Horning and JLT—Not to mention Mitchpoleon’s arrogance.